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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 96.36 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 96.36 and 63.60 is: 95.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 96.36 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/96.36 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 96.36 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 6,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128.50/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.28

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